Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Thieme. Ten commandments of burn management Gupta J L. Ten commandments of burn management. Indian J Burns 2012;20:7-10 Transfusion ten commandments U.K. PubMed PMID: 15261366. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.05.002 2004.05.002 Classic Trauma What are the ten new commandments in severe polytrauma management?

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Northwestern EM Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This post will discuss a brief overview of hospital planning and operational setup with key elements of a disaster response from events that cause high numbers of blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, burns or crush injuries that may be seen following explosive events, mass shootings, or large scale motor vehicle collisions, to name a few.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. This finding was not significantly different among operators with different levels of experience, or between adults and children. Critical Care Medicine 38():p S26-S34, February 2010. | N Engl J Med. 2023 Feb 2;388(5):439-452. DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181c98d21

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2017

11 Beware the “double-ring” sign: this is a button battery13 This is an emergency: the electrolyte-rich mucosa conducts a focal current from the narrow negative terminal of the battery, rapidly causing burn, necrosis, and possibly perforation. Coin en face – in the esophagus – lodged at the thoracic inlet.12 Emergent removal is required.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

Epub 2010 Oct 29. Central cord syndromes are from hyperextension, and you’ll see weakness that is greater in the upper as opposed to the lower extremities, and transient burning sensation of the hands and fingers. That’s a spine or neurosurgery operation. Ann Emerg Med. 2011 Aug;58(2):145-55. 2010.08.038.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Assessing and managing children’s pain can be challenging, because they may not exhibit typically recognized signs and symptoms ( Srouji 2010 ). Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. Knowing the context of the episode may help.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. Prevalence and treatment of pain in EDs in the United States, 2000 to 2010. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals.

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